A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6149817 Details
Epoch: 285Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 38157283
epoch_slot_no: 400483
block_no: 6149640
slot_leader_id: 4556341
size: 16972
time: 2021-08-23 12:59:34
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x68371d70da82ba474132982edca52c38d1a8c03b10dbd8b85f8ad34349bb1ede
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6